Even though I have to watch the video every time to get this knot right, LOL, it is worth the time. I love the fact that the tag end faces backwards and the knot is very strong. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thanks Salt Strong. I'm into fishing but I don't have a dad, and none of the men in my life are into it as well. As a girl I felt like I could never ask anyone for help with this stuff because it was 'for boys', but some of your videos are so instructional and accessible. Just wanted to let you know that you made a difference. Have a good one.
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Thanks a lot for the lesson! I haven’t fished in over 40 years and had forgotten how to attach a luee to a line, so this was a perfect lesson for a guy who hadn’t fished in such a long time. Once again Thanks
After feeding the tag end back through the loop I pull the main line ONLY, which snugs the knot into a position that maintains loop diameter. THEN pull the tag end to finish tightening the knot. And with 10-12# line two wraps of the tag work fine, keeping knot profile as small as possible. Great knot and the only one I ever use on artificial baits........Palomar for single hook rigs.
if you don't pull the tag end so tight in the "pre-tightening" phase, you will find that the knot tightens up a lot neater. it is a very useful knot for sure. all the best man.
Thanks for making time to leave the nice comment Warren! Here's a link to see an article we put together that shows the top knots ranked by strength for each line connection and line type in case you haven't yet seen it: www.saltstrong.com/articles/fishing-knots/
@@Saltstrong I'm an avid Bass Fisherman for both Largemouth and Smallmouth and usually use a Palamar Knot for darn near everything but I believe this Loop Knot will improve the action of topwater Frogs. Do you think it could be tied with Braid..?
@@Duschbag I would not trust this loop knot with braid because it would likely slip once under pressure. Also, given how limp and thin braid is, I wouldn't worry about making a loop knot if you tie directly to the frog because the water drag is so small that it wouldn't make much of a difference in the retrieve. Note: I recommend always using a mono/fluoro leader in between the braid and lure because fish can def see braid easier... especially when looking up towards the sky (hopefully you're at least matching the color of the braid to the sky).
Great tutorial and easy to follow. Thanks guys! If not using a weedless lure I'd thing the tag end is the least of the problems with those big hooks collecting weeds, grass etc. But having the tag pointing back protects the knot from bumps etc and on a weedless setup fishing through weedy terrain would give you that little more protection. I love how this knot allows that little bit of extra movement at the lure end, especially if using a stiffer leader. Negates the need for an articulating lure clip.
You have some really good information in our links. I do have a comment on your "Cons" for the FG knot. I have been fishing this knot for a long time now. One of my favorite set ups is 65 LBS braid with a 40 LBS Fluorocarbon leader. 40 LBS is the lightest that I will ever tie to the 65 LBS braid. So you can definitely tie the FG with the leader being lighter. With that being said, you have to tie a longer knot when doing this or you will have a failure or two. I have landed more than a few 100 pound halibut using this set up. Largest on this was just under 150# out of Seward AK. I will agree that you do not want to tie 100# braid to 20# mono or fluoro. But if you stay close with the tests and double the amount of hitches in the knot it out performs every knot I have run across. I wish the internet, and your links would have been around 35 or so years ago. It would have saved me so much time. Again GREAT INFO. Was looking at the haywire knot, have an upcoming Mexico trip and we just do not use Wire up here. Your video was the next in line. Just had to look at your links. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!
For fly fishers, tying this same non-slip loop knot knot to connect the fisher's fly to the end of the tippet has an added added benefit; it gives the fly 50% more lifelike action in the water, when compared to tying the same fly to the same tippet instead using an improved clinch knot. Knowledge is power: I am confident to say that this little change in knot strategy will translate directly to hooking and landing significantly more fish for the average weekend warrior out at his favourite lake or stream. Of course, the same is true for fishers casting or trolling live bait like herring plugs for salmon or artificial lures like spinners, spoons, or crankbaits for trout and bass.
Maybe it's just me, but God Damn! I don't want to spend 4 minutes each time tying a knot! My go to knot is the uni knot. Love it or hate it, it has worked great for me over the years. Easy, strong and reliable. Case closed.
This will take 20 seconds max after a few goes. I know what you mean though. Do you lures REALLY get more movement/catch more fish with this knot? Use what you know.
@@Saltstrong Will let you know. Plan on doing alot of freshwater fishing this holiday weekend!! I live in Florida so it will be nice and warm and should be good fishing!! :)
I use this knot when hanging my ultralight hammock. I attached rings to the ends of the hammock. So now I link the hammock to the line with a carabiner that's at the end of this knot. At the tree end, I use a trucker hitch. Since both cinch down stronger under tension, I know they won't fail & drop me to the ground. Just thought your viewers would like to know the Non-slip Loop is useful for more than fishing. 😉
@@theowenssailingdiary5239 Short answer: yes and yes. Longer answer: It depends on a few factors. • How permanent do you want things to be? If you expect to untie something, then sure, a bowline is probably a good choice. I don't plan on removing the rings because they are intended to be permanent anchor points. • What kind of load are you putting on the knot? The more load you put on a non-slip the harder it tightens down. The tighter the knot, the harder it is to untie it, maybe even requiring tools like a pick or pliers. • What kind of line are you using? The smaller the diameter, the harder it will be to get a good grasp to pull on. For example, my hammock rings use a 2mm thick dyneema line. And it bears a fairly notable load. Very difficult to untie, but doable in a pinch because dyneema has some slippery properties. It would be easier to just cut & re-tie. But I want it to be permanent, so no need. On the other hand, I also use this knot to hang my birdfeeders. There, I use 550 paracord. The line is thicker, the load is much lighter and I may need to undo the knot if the line breaks short. When I was throwing the line over the branch, I used a heavy object with a hoop and tied a non-slip to it. After the line was over the branch, I easily undid the non-slip. (And I didn't have to worry about the knot tail getting caught on the branch as I lowered the line down through the branches.) I still used the non-slip for the end of the rope hang because the feeders are fairly heavy and I don't want the knot to eventually give out. I attach the actual feeder to the knot via an S carabiner. By your user name it seems you're a sailor. You could use this knot on an anchor. If the anchor hooked hard on something and the load increased, this knot will bear down and won't come off the anchor. And the knot tail wouldn't get gummed up in reeds, etc. But if your rope is fairly thick, you could still untie it if you wanted to.
@@KimberlyGreen I thought you would be untying the rings when packing up is all. Not recommended for an anchor though. Sounds like you know your stuff. Enjoy!!
Yeah,you just made all of us better fisherman! thank you for teaching us this knot,i will use it from now on. On behalf of all fisherman. WE THANK YOU!
Bet you never thought your excellent knot technique would help someone hang glass hummingbirds in a window! 😆 Thanks so much for the excellent instructions and demonstration! After a couple trial and error knots 😂, they were super quick and easy to make. I’m no longer worried about the knots in the fishing line coming loose now. Thanks! 😄
Don't forget to check out our rankings of the most popular fishing knots for the various different connections: www.saltstrong.com/articles/fishing-knots/
Is a lot easier then tying a bimini twist double and slim beauty to the flurocarbon leader especially on a boat at sea- I am a convert for sure, see if it performs as well! Thanks for your effort here.
Important!! Its very important to not let go of the tag end tightening it down. Snug that up too! It should look like a nicely tied clinch knot jamming down against that overhand knot evenly touching and side by side. Nudge it down with your fingers if you need to. That is the foundation of a lot of its strength. Like the barrel part of a hangman's noose. Pulling the main line tightens the overhand, and pulling the tag tightens the clinch looking part. Great video! Sorry to preach but I didn't want anyone to lose a big one. Good luck folks!
Is there a loop or something I can make for lures that be easily used to switch out lures, without having to cut line and make new line for lure just a quick switch like with the hooks
I like to use leads because a lot of times the local bass swallow the entire lure, and they are known to cut the normal line with their teeth but they won't get off a thin metal lead.
@@Saltstrong Yeah, there is a lot of rules here including not allowing to have barbs on your hooks at certain areas of the river. I mean just the line itself on the lure is great if you're looking to catch and release, it's less stress on the fish if they swallow the majority of the lure and you can't get it out. I had a warden come across me trying, and I said it's going to die if it stays out of the water much longer he advised me to just cut the line and leave the lure. I use leads during retention periods when you are allowed to keep them because having a perfectly good supper get away is slightly annoying lol.
Forward facing hook isn't as big a deal. Because when the line a few feet ahead of the lure touches any thing, the lure is lead by the obstacle, and the tag end will snag. That's more probable to snag in grasses, and long stem vegetation than a forward facing hook. Not by an astronomical margin, but it helps
When going back thru the overhand knot after going thru the eye on the lure, I think of it as continuing to go around the circle of the overhand knot in the same direction. If the tag end comes out on the side facing you, it goes back in the overhand on the opposite side.
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NICE VIDEO REALLY HELPEED ME OUT. cURRENTLY JUST LOST 4 LUERS FISHING AND I GOT VERY FRUSTRATED. iDK WHAT IM DOING WRONG SIR, IS MY LINE TO LITTLE?PLS RESPOND IT WILL MAKE MY DAY BECAUSE I FELL LIKE A LOSER LOSING SO MUCH FUCKING LUERS THAT ARE $4 EACH. HORNY MUCH
I've used the clips but make sure you buy the good ones the cheap ones will straighten out easy with a good sized fish,the SPRO Spilt snap work well and are very strong
I think it's easier to start your loop and inch or two away from the eyelet/wire nose. Then slide it down and adjust loop size after you've made the turns. The knot shouldn't look like that, it's sloppy. It should be closed up tight like a Palomar knot. It must be cinched down and closed up, that knot is loose. I've been tying this knot over 40 years and use it for many applications including 3-4 loop connections for a tapered fly leaders.
2 questions: Why don't you use a bait lock which you can buy in any fishing stores instead? They also give free movements and it's even easier to switch in between. 2) which one of the strongest knot between perfection loop and this "non slip knot"?
it's a half-bloodknot tied through a half granny-knot instead of through the loop on the lure. I fail to see why you struggle to use a simple half-bloodknot - which has been rated at 100% of line breaking strain in monofilament for 50 years to my knowledge.
This is a lefty loop knot invented by the late Lefty Kreh many years before Rapala. He sadly died last year aged 94 and was a founder promoter of saltwater fly fishing.
Now do it fishing out on the lake with 2 foot waves, 20 mph wind and your partner complaining your not covering enough grass. Tough knot is competition tours. time wise, trying to make sure you have the knot turned the correct way. I would like to see someone take each knot, this one, palamar, and the others, tie them all, same line, and put under a testing machine, show us which is really the best knot. Maybe there is a better one for Braid vs mono, vs fluorocarbon and so on.
This non-slip loop knot is the easiest loop knot that I've found yet to tie in rough conditions... it's basically just a simple clinch knot that uses an overhand knot to keep from clinching down to the lure's eye. It's def not as strong as the Palomar or other strong knots that hug the lure's eye, but it enables lures to have more action in the water which will generally result in more strikes so it's worth the slight sacrifice of strength in my opinion.
@@Saltstrong Great knot. I've been using a version of it on all of my lures for over 25yrs. Question though....with all of the lures (not jigs) with multiple hooks, and most being treble hooks....why would you worry about the tag end snagging grass etc....? When it's full of hooks? Just wondering..... Thanks man.
@@markedwards3312 I mostly fish soft plastics with hook points embedded in the plastic, so the knot is typically what the weeds get snagged on for me. But even when using hard plastics with multiple exposed hooks, I believe it's still a good idea to at least minimize the odds of snags as much as possible.
@@jeffjames9568 To clarify for you....my question wasn't about the strength of the knot, it was the direction of the tag-end on the finished knot, snagging grass etc....and no, I haven't seen knot wars, which basically being self explanatory, I'm sure has to do with knot strength, which again, wasn't my question. Hope that clarified it. Have a great day man.
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I am 63 and have always used the knot my grandfather showed me when I was very young this knot is much easier I will be using this knot from now on.
Thank you so much! Now I don’t have to ask my dad! 😅
Same😂
Same here 😂
Same lol
Enjoy the times with your father
@@Lift4Lennon ok
By far the best tutorial for tying this knot I've seen. Excellent job!
Even though I have to watch the video every time to get this knot right, LOL, it is worth the time. I love the fact that the tag end faces backwards and the knot is very strong. Thank you so much for sharing.
You are so welcome! Glad it is helpful!
Thanks Salt Strong. I'm into fishing but I don't have a dad, and none of the men in my life are into it as well. As a girl I felt like I could never ask anyone for help with this stuff because it was 'for boys', but some of your videos are so instructional and accessible. Just wanted to let you know that you made a difference. Have a good one.
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Great illustration and detailed instructions. I've never used any other in 40 years. It's easy when you do enough, and it will never come loose.
Also the polymer knot is good taught my son when he was 10
I've been using this knot for over a year for all my artificial bait and hooks for live bait. It has not failed me yet! Thanks Luke!
Glad to see that you're enjoying this loop knot too!
Thanks a lot for the lesson! I haven’t fished in over 40 years and had forgotten how to attach a luee to a line, so this was a perfect lesson for a guy who hadn’t fished in such a long time. Once again Thanks
Welll now u can
No excuses now. Go catch a big one.. I'm going in the morning..
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I just realized this is an actual knot lol i figured it out when i was a kid trying stuff out and always used it since that time, never fails!
This knot worked very well today I went carp and catfish fishing and was able to catch around 10 combined I liked your video too
Great to hear! Thanks for trying it out!
After feeding the tag end back through the loop I pull the main line ONLY, which snugs the knot into a position that maintains loop diameter. THEN pull the tag end to finish tightening the knot. And with 10-12# line two wraps of the tag work fine, keeping knot profile as small as possible. Great knot and the only one I ever use on artificial baits........Palomar for single hook rigs.
You've explained and instructed perfectly how to tie this knot. Five years later and you're still helping others like myself. Thank you!🙏
Glad we could help!
if you don't pull the tag end so tight in the "pre-tightening" phase, you will find that the knot tightens up a lot neater. it is a very useful knot for sure. all the best man.
Man that is super easy. Great demonstration 🤘
best and most simple tutorial on yt. tysm for this :)
I learned that knot. I thought it was called the Rappala knot. Definitely is good to use for all Rappala bait.
This knot is super easy, the first one I tie was perfect. It's similar to a trilene knot
Glad the video was helpful!
THIS... Was one of the easiest to follow knot tying videos I have ever watched. Thank you..!
Thanks for making time to leave the nice comment Warren! Here's a link to see an article we put together that shows the top knots ranked by strength for each line connection and line type in case you haven't yet seen it: www.saltstrong.com/articles/fishing-knots/
@@Saltstrong I'm an avid Bass Fisherman for both Largemouth and Smallmouth and usually use a Palamar Knot for darn near everything but I believe this Loop Knot will improve the action of topwater Frogs. Do you think it could be tied with Braid..?
@@Duschbag I would not trust this loop knot with braid because it would likely slip once under pressure. Also, given how limp and thin braid is, I wouldn't worry about making a loop knot if you tie directly to the frog because the water drag is so small that it wouldn't make much of a difference in the retrieve.
Note: I recommend always using a mono/fluoro leader in between the braid and lure because fish can def see braid easier... especially when looking up towards the sky (hopefully you're at least matching the color of the braid to the sky).
Best of knot👍
Great tutorial and easy to follow. Thanks guys!
If not using a weedless lure I'd thing the tag end is the least of the problems with those big hooks collecting weeds, grass etc. But having the tag pointing back protects the knot from bumps etc and on a weedless setup fishing through weedy terrain would give you that little more protection.
I love how this knot allows that little bit of extra movement at the lure end, especially if using a stiffer leader. Negates the need for an articulating lure clip.
Thanks for making time to leave the nice comment. Fish On!
You have some really good information in our links. I do have a comment on your "Cons" for the FG knot. I have been fishing this knot for a long time now. One of my favorite set ups is 65 LBS braid with a 40 LBS Fluorocarbon leader. 40 LBS is the lightest that I will ever tie to the 65 LBS braid. So you can definitely tie the FG with the leader being lighter. With that being said, you have to tie a longer knot when doing this or you will have a failure or two. I have landed more than a few 100 pound halibut using this set up. Largest on this was just under 150# out of Seward AK. I will agree that you do not want to tie 100# braid to 20# mono or fluoro. But if you stay close with the tests and double the amount of hitches in the knot it out performs every knot I have run across. I wish the internet, and your links would have been around 35 or so years ago. It would have saved me so much time. Again GREAT INFO. Was looking at the haywire knot, have an upcoming Mexico trip and we just do not use Wire up here. Your video was the next in line. Just had to look at your links. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!
Thanks
For fly fishers, tying this same non-slip loop knot knot to connect the fisher's fly to the end of the tippet has an added added benefit; it gives the fly 50% more lifelike action in the water, when compared to tying the same fly to the same tippet instead using an improved clinch knot.
Knowledge is power: I am confident to say that this little change in knot strategy will translate directly to hooking and landing significantly more fish for the average weekend warrior out at his favourite lake or stream. Of course, the same is true for fishers casting or trolling live bait like herring plugs for salmon or artificial lures like spinners, spoons, or crankbaits for trout and bass.
Maybe it's just me, but God Damn! I don't want to spend 4 minutes each time tying a knot! My go to knot is the uni knot. Love it or hate it, it has worked great for me over the years. Easy, strong and reliable. Case closed.
This will take 20 seconds max after a few goes. I know what you mean though. Do you lures REALLY get more movement/catch more fish with this knot? Use what you know.
just tried it and got it. thanks.
Thank you much i gave a like
Thank you!!
Thanks for the info!
Glad you found this helpful!
Thank you so much
Thanks!! Great video!! Can't wait to try this type of not!! :)
Thanks for watching and for the support Let us know how you like it!
@@Saltstrong Will let you know. Plan on doing alot of freshwater fishing this holiday weekend!! I live in Florida so it will be nice and warm and should be good fishing!! :)
I use this knot when hanging my ultralight hammock. I attached rings to the ends of the hammock. So now I link the hammock to the line with a carabiner that's at the end of this knot. At the tree end, I use a trucker hitch. Since both cinch down stronger under tension, I know they won't fail & drop me to the ground. Just thought your viewers would like to know the Non-slip Loop is useful for more than fishing. 😉
Can you undo that though? Could you use a bowline?
@@theowenssailingdiary5239 Short answer: yes and yes. Longer answer: It depends on a few factors.
• How permanent do you want things to be? If you expect to untie something, then sure, a bowline is probably a good choice. I don't plan on removing the rings because they are intended to be permanent anchor points.
• What kind of load are you putting on the knot? The more load you put on a non-slip the harder it tightens down. The tighter the knot, the harder it is to untie it, maybe even requiring tools like a pick or pliers.
• What kind of line are you using? The smaller the diameter, the harder it will be to get a good grasp to pull on.
For example, my hammock rings use a 2mm thick dyneema line. And it bears a fairly notable load. Very difficult to untie, but doable in a pinch because dyneema has some slippery properties. It would be easier to just cut & re-tie. But I want it to be permanent, so no need.
On the other hand, I also use this knot to hang my birdfeeders. There, I use 550 paracord. The line is thicker, the load is much lighter and I may need to undo the knot if the line breaks short. When I was throwing the line over the branch, I used a heavy object with a hoop and tied a non-slip to it. After the line was over the branch, I easily undid the non-slip. (And I didn't have to worry about the knot tail getting caught on the branch as I lowered the line down through the branches.) I still used the non-slip for the end of the rope hang because the feeders are fairly heavy and I don't want the knot to eventually give out. I attach the actual feeder to the knot via an S carabiner.
By your user name it seems you're a sailor. You could use this knot on an anchor. If the anchor hooked hard on something and the load increased, this knot will bear down and won't come off the anchor. And the knot tail wouldn't get gummed up in reeds, etc. But if your rope is fairly thick, you could still untie it if you wanted to.
@@KimberlyGreen I thought you would be untying the rings when packing up is all. Not recommended for an anchor though. Sounds like you know your stuff. Enjoy!!
Thanks man
Glad we could help!
Yeah,you just made all of us better fisherman!
thank you for teaching us this knot,i will use it from now on.
On behalf of all fisherman.
WE THANK YOU!
Thanks, I got the tie 👍👍
Good thanks
ThanxBRO!!!! That’s awesome....
Thanks this was very helpful
Bet you never thought your excellent knot technique would help someone hang glass hummingbirds in a window! 😆 Thanks so much for the excellent instructions and demonstration! After a couple trial and error knots 😂, they were super quick and easy to make. I’m no longer worried about the knots in the fishing line coming loose now. Thanks! 😄
Been using that knot for over 40 years
Glad to see that you've been enjoying the non slip loop knot for many years. Fish On!
Don't forget to check out our rankings of the most popular fishing knots for the various different connections: www.saltstrong.com/articles/fishing-knots/
You probably here this a lot but thanks I'll be following you for sure 👍
Just retied this knot on my Skitter V. Thanks, Luke!
I hope that you enjoy this loop knot as much as we do.
Is a lot easier then tying a bimini twist double and slim beauty to the flurocarbon leader especially on a boat at sea- I am a convert for sure, see if it performs as well! Thanks for your effort here.
Thank you sir
You didn’t show the step where the lure slips and the hook goes through your thumb!!
😂😂😂
Yikes! Hopefully that never happens.
Yep
Sooner or later...
Right lmao
Thats been done! 😆
Do you know how much time this has saved my dad 😮💨
Great Info and video
uni knot is my favorite
Great demonstration. Great camera work. Thanks
Thanks for making time to leave the nice comment Richy! Glad to see that you enjoyed this Non-Slip Loop Knot video.
I've been using this knot for decades. I've always known it as the rapala knot.
It's slightly different because this knot is weedless since the tag end ends up facing downwards towards the lure
@@Saltstrong missed that- thanks . I'll watch it again
wow ! great easy to tie knot.
really important when your hands are wet and cold!
Yes, simplicity is very important for tough conditions or when the bite is on fire and a quick tie is needed.
the surgeon knot loops from one of your other vids has saved me tons of time and hassle!
thanks again!
Good job... good tutorial... nice
Thanks for the info, I've always tied the ole 8 knot, this is better.
Important!!
Its very important to not let go of the tag end tightening it down. Snug that up too! It should look like a nicely tied clinch knot jamming down against that overhand knot evenly touching and side by side. Nudge it down with your fingers if you need to. That is the foundation of a lot of its strength. Like the barrel part of a hangman's noose. Pulling the main line tightens the overhand, and pulling the tag tightens the clinch looking part.
Great video! Sorry to preach but I didn't want anyone to lose a big one. Good luck folks!
Ha!just wrote something similar.
God bless y’all! The Lord is always by your side no matter what!!
Your my dad now bc my dad doesn't love me enough to even go fishing with me
Sounds like my Dad too😢
Can you show how you would use a clip so you can easily change lures in a second. Thanks.
Cheers Mate!
So, you go into the loop the on same side the line is coming out of the loop each time?
So easy
Nice video
Is there a loop or something I can make for lures that be easily used to switch out lures, without having to cut line and make new line for lure just a quick switch like with the hooks
Must try
I like to use leads because a lot of times the local bass swallow the entire lure, and they are known to cut the normal line with their teeth but they won't get off a thin metal lead.
Thanks for the tip
@@Saltstrong Yeah, there is a lot of rules here including not allowing to have barbs on your hooks at certain areas of the river. I mean just the line itself on the lure is great if you're looking to catch and release, it's less stress on the fish if they swallow the majority of the lure and you can't get it out. I had a warden come across me trying, and I said it's going to die if it stays out of the water much longer he advised me to just cut the line and leave the lure. I use leads during retention periods when you are allowed to keep them because having a perfectly good supper get away is slightly annoying lol.
"I like the tag end facing back towards the lure. That way I dont get grass on my line" ..... meanwhile, it has a forward facing hook
I was going to say exactly the same thing. 🙄😂
Trolls 😂
WHY BE A DCK?
Forward facing hook isn't as big a deal. Because when the line a few feet ahead of the lure touches any thing, the lure is lead by the obstacle, and the tag end will snag. That's more probable to snag in grasses, and long stem vegetation than a forward facing hook. Not by an astronomical margin, but it helps
Aka common sense...
Very well explained
Thanks Seth!
When going back thru the overhand knot after going thru the eye on the lure, I think of it as continuing to go around the circle of the overhand knot in the same direction. If the tag end comes out on the side facing you, it goes back in the overhand on the opposite side.
Cool knot. Can’t wait till the weather breaks to try it out.
I ended up doing it wrong but I made an even better knot 😂
Whatever works!
Lefty Kreh fly fishing legend developed this knot over 30years ago. Leftys Loop Knot or Kreh Knot.
That is correct! One of the greatest fly fisherman ever, and a wonderful guy to have met.
Umm.. the fact that the slightest twist on light line at the knot will break instantly, will this break 6lb-test-mono???
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Rapala minus a step
The Rapala isn't based around a square knot.
Canoe man loop knot is easier and just as good
Does this set up eliminate the use of a leader? Is the lure tied straight to the main line?
Is this a knot you would use for only topwater lures like frogs or spooks
It’s called lefties loop knot, use it for soft plastics as it gives the lure a more natural action.
In our country lefties are the one who sucks the government lol!
NICE VIDEO REALLY HELPEED ME OUT. cURRENTLY JUST LOST 4 LUERS FISHING AND I GOT VERY FRUSTRATED. iDK WHAT IM DOING WRONG SIR, IS MY LINE TO LITTLE?PLS RESPOND IT WILL MAKE MY DAY BECAUSE I FELL LIKE A LOSER LOSING SO MUCH FUCKING LUERS THAT ARE $4 EACH. HORNY MUCH
You didn't mention how much better the action is with a loop knot.
G'day mate, I'm fresh as fresh fishing. This knot is a gem. Thank you
Nice
Thank you for the lesson. Lot of people have no common sense when they comment.
Pro : knots allows a little better natural movement to the lure.
Con: The dang treble hook tends to get in the loop after casting.
What kind of bait is that i like the color,good shad color.
What are your thoughts on using a tactical clip to connect your lures?
I've used the clips but make sure you buy the good ones the cheap ones will straighten out easy with a good sized fish,the SPRO Spilt snap work well and are very strong
Pro tip - don't let the lure slip on final tightening, a hand full of treble hooks is no fun.
What number of nylon you use?
I got brand know wobbler and it was expensive and I’m scared it’s going to break
I have 2 well 1 since yesterday ripped that thing of :(
I think it's easier to start your loop and inch or two away from the eyelet/wire nose. Then slide it down and adjust loop size after you've made the turns. The knot shouldn't look like that, it's sloppy. It should be closed up tight like a Palomar knot. It must be cinched down and closed up, that knot is loose. I've been tying this knot over 40 years and use it for many applications including 3-4 loop connections for a tapered fly leaders.
Thank you for sharing!
2 questions:
Why don't you use a bait lock which you can buy in any fishing stores instead?
They also give free movements and it's even easier to switch in between.
2) which one of the strongest knot between perfection loop and this "non slip knot"?
my lure sent flying
Using smallest snap swivel is not a good idea to tying line directly to lure? I assume it will mess up action of lure? Easier to change lures..
it's a half-bloodknot tied through a half granny-knot instead of through the loop on the lure. I fail to see why you struggle to use a simple half-bloodknot - which has been rated at 100% of line breaking strain in monofilament for 50 years to my knowledge.
Thanks for sharing!
This is a lefty loop knot invented by the late Lefty Kreh many years before Rapala. He sadly died last year aged 94 and was a founder promoter of saltwater fly fishing.
You ever use swivels to attach lures ? I’m just a beginner ! Asking for a friend lol
That's what I use to change lures. Otherwise you have to cut the line and re-tie another lure, which I think is time consuming.
I always use a snap swivel and Palomar knot with 2 basic knots over top for good measure. quick and simple and tight asf.
That's great that the tag end won't catch grass but how about the hooks catching grass?
Good knot...
I am glad to see that you like this non-slip loop knot too. Fish On!
What if you wanna change lure??
Now do it fishing out on the lake with 2 foot waves, 20 mph wind and your partner complaining your not covering enough grass. Tough knot is competition tours. time wise, trying to make sure you have the knot turned the correct way.
I would like to see someone take each knot, this one, palamar, and the others, tie them all, same line, and put under a testing machine, show us which is really the best knot. Maybe there is a better one for Braid vs mono, vs fluorocarbon and so on.
This non-slip loop knot is the easiest loop knot that I've found yet to tie in rough conditions... it's basically just a simple clinch knot that uses an overhand knot to keep from clinching down to the lure's eye. It's def not as strong as the Palomar or other strong knots that hug the lure's eye, but it enables lures to have more action in the water which will generally result in more strikes so it's worth the slight sacrifice of strength in my opinion.
@@Saltstrong Great knot. I've been using a version of it on all of my lures for over 25yrs. Question though....with all of the lures (not jigs) with multiple hooks, and most being treble hooks....why would you worry about the tag end snagging grass etc....? When it's full of hooks? Just wondering..... Thanks man.
@@markedwards3312 I mostly fish soft plastics with hook points embedded in the plastic, so the knot is typically what the weeds get snagged on for me. But even when using hard plastics with multiple exposed hooks, I believe it's still a good idea to at least minimize the odds of snags as much as possible.
@@jeffjames9568 To clarify for you....my question wasn't about the strength of the knot, it was the direction of the tag-end on the finished knot, snagging grass etc....and no, I haven't seen knot wars, which basically being self explanatory, I'm sure has to do with knot strength, which again, wasn't my question. Hope that clarified it. Have a great day man.
@@jeffjames9568 Sorry....thought you were directing that question to me. Oops.
so your basically going back thru the loop that it came out of,,,,as opposed to saying angled up or down..
Correct!
Can someone tell me if this is good for salt water lures???
Perfect for saltwater, I’ve used it for years 👍
When making leaders for muskie fishing can you use the loop knot as demonstrated instead of a snap? With thanks great instructions!
Instead of a snap swivel? A uni-uni knot might work best with those types of connections.